KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:KRN • DE0006335003

121.8 EUR
-2 (-1.62%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 05:29 PM

This KRN.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KRN. KRN was compared to 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KRN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRN has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KRN.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KRN was profitable.
  • In the past year KRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • KRN had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • KRN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
KRN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • KRN's Return On Assets of 6.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 77.98% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.28%, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KRN has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRN outperforms 85.32% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRN is in line with the industry average of 8.83%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.37%) for KRN is below the current ROIC(11.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.01%
ROE 14.28%
ROIC 11.63%
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
KRN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

  • KRN has a better Profit Margin (5.24%) than 63.30% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRN has grown nicely.
  • KRN has a Operating Margin (7.19%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRN has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of KRN (53.35%) is better than 69.72% of its industry peers.
  • KRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.19%
PM (TTM) 5.24%
GM 53.35%
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
KRN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. KRN.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRN is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for KRN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
KRN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKRN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
KRN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • KRN has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.01, KRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that KRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • KRN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRN outperforms 98.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC7.31%
KRN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KRN has a Current ratio of 1.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRN outperforms 43.12% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KRN has a Quick ratio (1.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.1
KRN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. KRN.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KRN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.75%.
  • KRN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.87% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%11.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.7%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • KRN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.41%
EPS Next 2Y13.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y9.96%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.7%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KRN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B
KRN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 5 10

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4. KRN.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.89 indicates a correct valuation of KRN.
  • 86.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • KRN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.36, the valuation of KRN can be described as reasonable.
  • KRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRN is cheaper than 76.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.60. KRN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.89
Fwd PE 11.36
KRN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • KRN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRN is cheaper than 75.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KRN.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.76
EV/EBITDA 6.16
KRN.DE Per share dataKRN.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KRN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • KRN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%

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5. KRN.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.08%, KRN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.45, KRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • KRN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.08%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KRN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
KRN.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKRN.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 28.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of KRN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.35%
EPS Next 2Y13.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
KRN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRN.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
KRN.DE Dividend Payout.KRN.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRN.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KRN.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KRONES AG

FRA:KRN (3/9/2026, 5:29:32 PM)

121.8

-2 (-1.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-08
Inst Owners20.2%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.85B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)289.62M
Analysts82.22
Price Target156.85 (28.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.08%
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
DP28.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.37%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.44%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)0.89%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)4.09%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.22%
PT rev (1m)0.4%
PT rev (3m)1.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.89
Fwd PE 11.36
P/S 0.7
P/FCF 18.76
P/OCF 9.77
P/B 1.9
P/tB 2.69
EV/EBITDA 6.16
EPS(TTM)9.45
EY7.76%
EPS(NY)10.72
Fwd EY8.8%
FCF(TTM)6.49
FCFY5.33%
OCF(TTM)12.47
OCFY10.23%
SpS174.93
BVpS64.21
TBVpS45.3
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number116.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.01%
ROE 14.28%
ROCE 16.04%
ROIC 11.63%
ROICexc 13.62%
ROICexgc 18.98%
OM 7.19%
PM (TTM) 5.24%
GM 53.35%
FCFM 3.71%
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y36.18%
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 105.25%
Cap/Sales 3.41%
Interest Coverage 112.55
Cash Conversion 68.29%
Profit Quality 70.83%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.1
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC7.31%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)96.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.75%
EPS 3Y16.87%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%11.16%
EPS Next Y13.41%
EPS Next 2Y13.09%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y9.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.7%
Revenue Next Year3.46%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.7%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
EBIT growth 1Y16.48%
EBIT growth 3Y28.43%
EBIT growth 5Y39.26%
EBIT Next Year62.6%
EBIT Next 3Y23.98%
EBIT Next 5Y15.25%
FCF growth 1Y382.21%
FCF growth 3Y3.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y140.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.72%
OCF growth 5Y35.97%

KRONES AG / KRN.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KRN.DE.


What is the valuation status for KRN stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KRONES AG (KRN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of KRN stock?

KRONES AG (KRN.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KRN stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 12.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.9.


What is the financial health of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?

The financial health rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 5 / 10.